- Coral Springs High School
- School Advisory Council
School Advisory Council (SAC)
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SAC comprises of parents, teachers, community members, school administrators, non-instructional support staff, and other stakeholders who meet regularly to establish priorities, set annual objectives, and monitor action steps for school improvement. SAC is responsible for studying the school’s academic record and developing an annual plan to improve education in vital areas such as student achievement, curriculum, safety and discipline.
- Mandated by State Statute
- Main purpose is increasing student achievement through school improvement
- Chair can be SBBC employee and/or parent
SAC meets about 8 times a year and discusses topics like how can the school improve, how should teacher bonuses be paid out, what needs to be done to increase academic and social performance.
SBBC POLICY 1403 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPROVEMENT
Each school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor the progress of the annual School Improvement Plan (SIP). Agendas and minutes reflect an annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring allocation of Accountability Funds.
Content Accordion
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2024/25 Agendas and Minutes
Date Time Agenda Minutes August 2024 August Agenda August Minutes September 2024 September Agenda September Minutes October 2024 October Agenda October Minutes November 2024 November Agenda November Minutes December 2024 December Agenda December Minutes January 2025 January Agenda January Minutes February 2025 February Agenda February Minutes March 2025 March Agenda March Minutes April 2025 April Agenda April Minutes May 2025 May Agenda May Minutes -
School Advisory Council (SAC)/School Advisory Forum (SAF)
How can parents get involved and participate in the SAC committee?
Parents are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting of the SAC committee at their child’s school.
Why is it important for parents to be active participants?
- The SAC committee provides a place where parents can voice their opinions and suggestions. They have an active role in making decisions that will best serve the students.
- SAC also gives the opportunity for parents to actively participate in setting goals and making plans to achieve those academic goals.
- SAC allows for parents to identify issues that need to be addressed concerning the school climate.
What is SAF?
The School Advisory Forum (SAF) is open to all members of the school and community. The Forum has one member to report to the School Advisory Council, which then sends a representative to the district SAC. The district SAC acts as advisors, mentors, and advocates to both the district and to each school advisory council. At a School Advisory Forum all present will:
- Plan, develop, and implement parent/community programs and training activities.
- Address parent/community concerns; work with administration to solve problems and initiate desired changes.
- Identify and coordinates the use of community resources to improve student achievement and school effectiveness.
- Participate in increasing/sustaining high levels of community support for the school.
- Assist SAC in identifying the educational needs and priorities of the school.
- Participate in the preparation of the budget, and review budget related concerns.
- Advocated for positive change in the school.
- Remain current with school, district, state, and national issues.
- Jointly works with School Board Members, Superintendent, and local Government officials.
Facilities, Safety, Legislative, ESE, ESOL, Boundaries, Curriculum, Dress code, and Transportation are all issues addressed by SAF.
SAF CHAIR: Nancy Kenny
SAF EMAIL CONTACT: thekenneyfamily@att.net
What can be accomplished if I participate in SAF?
Over the years, it has been parents, teachers, community members, etc. who have made positive changes in schools. These changes can be at the school level, district level, state level and within the community or city. From the school level, parents like you made the following changes:
- Instead of having social security number to identify children, the schools now use a new randomly generated number to prevent identify theft and other privacy issues.
- Defibrillators are now at every high school. A defibrillator is a machine used to shock the victim's heart and restore the heart's normal rythmic patterns. When a defibrillator is used, it in effect kicks the heart into action again, causing it to resume sending blood throughout the body. This was needed specifically due to incidents during athletic activities.
- It is now mandated that recess must not be used as punishment and all elementary students are entitled to 15 minutes of recess.
- Currently, SAF was brought the idea to make lunch account information available online.
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SAC COMPOSITION
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Policies and By-Laws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this Council shall be the Coral Springs HS (1151) School Advisory Council.ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The primary objectives of the School Advisory Council (SAC) shall be to help identify needs and recommend programs of action. Through a community-wide commitment, the team will foster a positive learning environment, which sets high expectations and meets the diverse needs of the student body. -
SAC Team Members
Tara Taylor, SAC Chair
School Improvement Plan (SIP)
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A School Improvement Plan (SIP) containing specific objectives and action steps for achieving Florida's educational goals is required for all schools. The SAC has the primary responsibility for monitoring the implementation of the annual SIP. The SIP must be approved by the School Board.
Components of the School Improvement Plan
- Early Warning Indicators
- School Report Card
- K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI) Plan
- Social & Emotional Learning Plan (SEL)
- School-Wide Positive Behavior Plan (SPBP)
- Attendance Plan
- School Counseling Plan
- Equity Plan
- Best Practices in Inclusive Education (BPIE)
- SAC Documentation - Bylaws, Membership, Meeting Dates, Minutes, Agenda, Sign-In Sheets
- Cognia eProve Survey Results
- Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Plan
